SCCS FAMILIES — WE NEED YOUR HELP BY OCTOBER 6!
We are asking ALL SCCS families to complete the Educational Benefits Application by October 6.
It takes less than 5 minutes, requires just one application per family, and every completed application matters. These applications help determine important state and federal funding for programs and services that benefit our students.
Elementary families: Check those backpacks! A flyer with information about the application is being sent home with students today.
Coming to Literacy Night at Morrish on Thursday? We’ll have staff and Chromebooks available to help any SCCS family complete the application on the spot!
Please don’t assume your family doesn’t need to complete it. We need participation from ALL SCCS families.
🔗 https://swartzcreek.familyportal.cloud
Deadline: October 6
Less than 5 minutes. One application per family. A BIG impact for SCCS students.
Grief counselors and social workers will be available at SCHS, SCMS, Elms Road Elementary, and the bus garage starting tomorrow to support staff and students during this time. Please keep Chuck’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Dragons, it’s almost time!
The first day of the 2026–2027 school year is Monday, August 31, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! Please remember that Monday is a half-day, with students attending in the afternoon.
First Day Schedule — Monday, August 31
Swartz Creek High School
Doors open: 11:00 a.m.
School hours: 11:16 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Swartz Creek Middle School
Doors open: 11:00 a.m.
School hours: 11:26 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Elementary Schools
Doors open: 12:20 p.m.
School hours: 12:30–3:25 p.m.
Beginning Tuesday, September 1
Students may enter their buildings at the following times each day:
High School: 7:00 a.m.
Middle School & VLC: 7:15 a.m.
Elementary Schools: 8:15 a.m.
We Want to See Your First-Day Photos!
We’ve created a new First Day of School 2026–2027 sign featuring our CREEK Code, and we’d love to see our Dragons with it!
Save the attached sign and print it for your child to hold in their first-day photo.
No printer? No problem! Save the sign to your phone or computer and add it to the first-day picture you take.
Then email your photo to mcorbat@swcrk.org with your child’s first name, and we will feature it on our district Facebook page.
Whether it’s a very first day of school, the start of senior year, or somewhere in between, we’re excited to have our Dragons back together.
It’s a great day to be a Dragon! ❤️🤍🐉
The first day of school is almost here! As we prepare to welcome our Dragons back on Monday, August 31, each of our schools has put together a back-to-school newsletter filled with important information to help families prepare for the new school year.
We encourage you to carefully read through the newsletter for your child’s school, as each contains important building-specific information, dates, reminders, procedures, and other details you’ll want to know before the first day.
Please click your child’s school below to view the newsletter:
Dieck Elementary School
Elms Road Elementary School
Gaines Elementary School
Morrish Elementary School
Syring Elementary School
Swartz Creek Middle School
Swartz Creek High School
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
We know there is a lot of information to take in as a new school year begins, and these newsletters are a great place to start.
We’re looking forward to seeing our Dragons back in our buildings on August 31 and to a great 2026–2027 school year!
Dear Swartz Creek Families,
This is a reminder that transportation requests for the 2026-2027 school year must be completed by Friday, August 21.
If your child will be riding a school bus this school year or attending AM and/or PM Latchkey, please carefully review the Transportation Instructions linked below and complete the required Transportation Change Request form in your PowerSchool/PowerParent account.
Important reminders:
• You must answer “YES” to the question asking if your student needs transportation. If YES is not selected, your child will not be assigned to a bus.
• Complete the form carefully, selecting the appropriate transportation option (AM, PM, or both) and the correct pick-up/drop-off location.
• Transportation requests may take up to 5 business days to be processed and assigned.
The Transportation Instructions also include information about setting up StopFinder, the district’s bus tracking app, as well as transportation instructions for students attending AM and/or PM Latchkey.
Click Here: 2026-2027 Transportation Instructions
Please complete any necessary transportation requests no later than Friday, August 21 to help ensure your child’s transportation is in place for the start of the school year (*only if there are changes from last school year).
Questions?
For questions or assistance with PowerSchool/PowerParent, please contact Nikki Frye at 810-591-2385 or nfrye@swcrk.org.
For all transportation-related questions, please contact John Miehm at 810-591-2113 or jmiehm@swcrk.org.
Thank you for your attention to this important deadline.
Swartz Creek Community Schools
Following approval by the Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education last night, we are excited to announce our administrative leadership team for the upcoming school year, including two new elementary principal appointments.
Please join us in congratulating:
Rebecca Trent – Principal, Morrish Elementary
Kellie Robertson – Principal, Gaines Elementary
Our 2026–2027 building leadership team:
Swartz Creek High School
Jamie Dammann – Principal
Joshua Attwood – Assistant Principal
Amy Hart – Assistant Principal
Swartz Creek Middle School
Theresa Anderson – Principal
Joseph Spencer – Assistant Principal
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center/Athletics
Adrian Trzebiatowski – Director of Virtual Learning and Athletic Director
Syring Elementary
Brandie Bevel – Principal
Dieck Elementary
Heather Briggs – Principal
Elms Elementary
Shauntel Manning – Principal
Morrish Elementary
Rebecca Trent – Principal
Gaines Elementary
Kellie Robertson – Principal
These administrative updates are part of a thoughtful restructuring designed to reflect current enrollment while maintaining strong leadership and support for our students and staff.
We are excited about the team that will lead our Dragons into the 2026–2027 school year.
There has been a change of location for the middle school player/parent meeting. We will be holding the player/parent meeting at the Cage fieldhouse on August 18th at 6:30pm.
If you have any questions please contact the athletic office.
Back-to-school season is here, and we are getting excited to welcome our Dragons back!
The first day of school is Monday, August 31, and it will be a half-day PM schedule for all students:
SCHS: 11:16 AM–2:20 PM
SCMS & VLC: 11:26 AM–2:30 PM
Elementary: 12:30–3:25 PM
As we get closer to the first day, here are a few things families can do now to help make the transition as smooth as possible:
Ease Into the Routine: Start shifting bedtimes and wake-up times now. Getting back into a steady routine can make those first school mornings much easier.
Practice Lunch Skills: For our younger Dragons, practice opening lunch containers, snack packages, and water bottles. Those little skills help build confidence and independence.
Keep School Supplies Simple for Now: General elementary and middle school supply lists are available on our website by grade level. We recommend sticking with the basics for now, such as pencils, notebooks, folders, and highlighters. Save your receipts and wait until Open House or until your child’s teacher shares classroom-specific needs before purchasing too much. High school families should wait until classes begin and teachers share what students will need for each course.
Talk It Through: Talk with your child about what the school day might look like. A little preparation can go a long way toward easing nerves and building excitement.
Label Everything: Backpacks, jackets, water bottles, lunchboxes—if it’s heading to school, putting your child’s name on it can help make sure it finds its way home!
Early 5s & Kindergarten Families: Parents will attend with their child on the first day from 1:00–2:00 PM for a special welcome. More information will be mailed to families with classroom placement letters.
Schedule Pick Up & Open Houses
Several important back-to-school events are coming up, including High School Schedule Pick Up on August 20, Middle School Schedule Pick Up and Open Houses on August 27, and the High School Open House on September 8. See attached graphic for details.
As we get closer to August 31, watch for school-specific communication from your child’s building with additional information you’ll need for a great start to the year, including elementary classroom placement letters.
We can’t wait to fill our classrooms and hallways with Dragons again. Enjoy these last few weeks of summer, and we’ll see you soon!
Go Dragons!
The calendar we shared earlier had an error. The 1/2 day P.M. start time for elementary schools is 12:30 PM.
2026-2027 School Calendar- Updated
It’s here! The 2026-2027 school calendar has officially been approved by the Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education.
Whether you’re planning vacations, childcare, or family events, we hope having the calendar now helps you prepare for a great school year.
Please see click the link below for all of the important dates.